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Miniature human figure
Miniature human figure
Object Number 37-126-50/3250.1
Display Title Miniature human figure
Descriptions
Object Description Small, stylized carved wood figurine. Plied plant fiber cordage necklace is tied around the figure's neck.; Small wooden figurine
Inventory Description Carved wooden figurine, anthropomorphic, broken, cracked
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bafang
  • Bamileke
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa: Cameroon, West central; English Cameroon border, near
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 12.1 x 4.7 x 3.5 cm (4 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-126-50/3250.1

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